The IsraAID organization announced Friday it too would be sending two delegations to Western Africa. One team will be tasked with instructing citizens on hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus, while the other will treat trauma.

“Africa is on fire and the world must unite to put that fire out,” Prosor told the UN Security Council during a special session on Friday.

“Israel continues to support countries in times of crisis, and is sending financial aid, medical equipment and health experts to Cameron to help prevent and contain the Ebola disease. All countries have the obligation to participate in the battle against Ebola and must replace the inaction with initiative.”

The virus, spread by contact with bodily fluids, has killed more than 2,600 in West Africa since the outbreak began last December, according to the World Health Organization. It is killing about half of the people it infects.

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